Photos imported are blurry

Hello!
When I import photos from an iPhoto library, they appear quite blurry (poor resolution) in the iMovie window. This happens in iMovie 3 and iMovie HD.
This also happens in applications with a similar importing format (i.e., with iPhoto library in the application window; e.g., Comic Life).
The imported photos are 1600 x 1200, and when viewed in iPhoto and other applications, are crystal clear.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks!
David

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